GALAPAGOS ISLAND HOPPER
Description
Itinerary
Price
Hotel
Remarks
Description
Overview
With 6 days island hopping through the unexplored waters and hidden treasures of the Galapagos islands, this trip is a must for the lovers of the great outdoors. Whether you are snorkeling with sea lions & rays, or chilling with the Galapagos giant tortoise, this adventure is epic.
Included/Excluded
- Hotel/hostel accommodation
- Local transport
- Various experiences like guided tours and meals
- An expert Trip Manager & Driver
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences
- Breakfast daily (plus a few lunches and dinners too)
- A group of friendly travellers from around the world, all aged 18-35
- 24/7 support
- Flights to/from your start/end destination
- Optional Free Time Add-Ons
- Meals not mentioned
Itinerary
Day 1: Quito to Isabela Island
Quito:
- Welcome to Ecuador! Today we’re taking to the skies, bound for the glorious Galapagos Islands. Excited much? You should be. On arrival we’ll appease our rumbling stomachs with some munch.
Santa Cruz Island:
- Giant tortoises roaming their natural surroundings and incredible old lava tunnels will welcome us onto the island of Santa Cruz. After lunch, we’ll take to the ocean and make tracks to our home for the night – the impossibly glorious Isabela Island, where we’ll sleep amidst the spellbinding beauty of the Galapagos National Park.
Isabela Island:
- The inspiration behind Charles Darwin’s ‘Origin of Species’, Isabela Island is home to wildlife you won’t find anywhere else in the world. Picture the scene – sandy streets, palm trees, crystal waters and seal pups playing – can it really get any more perfect? Soak it all in, as it’s home for the next little while.
Included Experience:
- Fly into Baltra Island
- Take a boat to Isabela Island
- Meet the famous giant tortoises
- Hike through the Lava tunnels
Day 2: Isabela Island
Isabela Island:
- Well good morning paradise. The ocean is calling, and who are we to resist her? Our wildlife kayaking adventure will see us taking to the seas with beady eyes on the lookout for green sea turtles.
Included Experience:
- Snorkel around Galápagos
- Kayak with local wildlife
- Visit a Tortoise Breeding Centre
Day 3: Isabela Island to Santa Cruz Island
Isabela Island:
- We’ll wake up hungry for the day this morning (that’s what island life does to you), and for good reason – Santa Cruz is on the horizon.
Santa Cruz Island:
- After settling in to the Santa Cruz way of life, we’ll stroll down to the beach and the cosy Tortuga Bay. Wildlife fanatics will be in their element – the island is known for sharks, rays, turtles, great blue herons, and even blue footed boobies. Spend your time sunbaking next to a marine iguana, or roam the streets stopping off in cute cafes for fresh juice pit stops.
Included Experience:
- Explore mythical Tortuga Bay
- Visit Charles Darwin Research Station
Day 4: Santa Cruz Island to San Cristobal Island
Santa Cruz Island:
- Back on our boat we’ll set sail for San Cristobal, keeping our eyes peeled for cute bathing sea lions (we won’t have to look too hard – they’re literally everywhere).
- Four extinct volcanoes sit across the island creating scenic highlands that are best experienced by bike – mainly cruising downhill, you’ll be happy to know. The tiny town of El Progreso will add a splash of colour to our journey, and we’ll also cross five different vegetation zones before arriving at our seaside destination – La Loberia beach.
Included Experience:
- Hang with the notorious sea lions
Optional Experience:
- Ride along for a Biking Adventure
Day 5: San Cristobal Island
San Cristobal Island:
- It’s our last day soaking up the natural beauty of the Galapagos, and what a day we’ve got planned. Bird-watching will kick us off, followed by a cruise to the 143-metre Kicker Rock – a natural phenomenon that protrudes from the ocean and is one of the greatest icons of the area.
- Our Local Guide will give us the low-down on the wildlife – both above and below the water – that surrounds the rock, then we’ll jump in and explore for ourselves.
- Keep a look out for chocolate chip starfish and a Galapagos Shark or two, but remember the golden rule – keep those toes off the coral, as you can do serious damage to the delicate eco-system.
- Back on board, we’ll make tracks for Puerto Grande beach. Here, we’ll eat lunch on board and enjoy a final afternoon of Galapagos fun, before rounding off the day with a feat to end all feasts. WHAT A DAY.
Included Experience:
- Explore Kicker Rock
- Visit a private beach
Day 6: San Cristobal Island to Quito
San Cristobal Island:
- There’s time to relax this morning & take in the beauty of the island before heading back to the mainland where your trip ends on arrival.
Quito:
- Not done yet? Why not fly to Peru and join our Peru Uncovered trip?
Included Experience:
- Included flight to Quito
Price
PRICE FROM RM13,883 SUBJECT TO DATE AND AVAILABILITY.
Hotel
- Day 1: Hotel La Gran Tortuga (or similar)
- Day 2: Isamar Hotel (or similar)
- Day 3: Hotel Silberstein (or similar)
- Day 4 – Day 5: Galapagos Planet (or similar)
Remarks
